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Sansevieria Masoniana Whale Fin 8.5cm H20cm

Sansevieria Masoniana Whale Fin 8.5cm H20cm

Regular price £16.00 GBP
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Monumental, paddle-like leaf (“whale fin”) that thrives on neglect and low to bright light—an architectural statement plant.

  • Full Botanical Name: Sansevieria masoniana
  • Common Names: Whale Fin Snake Plant
  • Country and/or Region of Origin: Central Africa
  • Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Dry, rocky sites with sparse rainfall

Care Guide

  • Care Guide:
  • Light: Low to bright, indirect; tolerates some sun
  • Ideal Room: Bedroom/office, low-care corners
  • Feeding: Light succulent feed spring–summer
  • Humidity: Low–average
  • Ideal Temperature: 15–30°C (59–86°F)
  • Watering: Dry between waterings; very sparing in winter
  • Pet/Child Safe: Toxic to cats & dogs—saponins cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea. Humans: sap can irritate GI tract if ingested. Reptiles/Amphibians: limited data—avoid access. Source: ASPCA (Snake Plant). 
  • Soil Type: Fast-draining cactus mix
  • Propagation: Division/leaf sections
  • Eventual Height and Spread: 60–120 cm tall; 30–60 cm wide
  • Growth Rate: Slow
  • Pests and Treatment: Scale/mealybugs—wipe and treat
  • Repotting: 2–3 yearly
  • Pruning: Remove damaged leaves at base
  • Air Purification: Noted in studies for VOC reduction
  • Folklore: Emblem of endurance
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